Art Journal: Believe
Welcome February!!! We are getting one step closer to Spring!!!
I’m back with another Art Journal page. Last month I showed you some light collage by layering papers and a few elements on my page. This month I’d like to introduce you to adding some paints and texture to your collage.
I started out with torn pages from some old books and glued them down using a glue stick. I added a little bit of white gesso over top to diffuse the papers and to create a cloudy effect.
Next, I used Texture Paste with a couple stencils to add texture to the papers. The next step is something I think is important, I used Clear Gesso over everything to “even the field”. The clear gesso allows the print of the papers to show through while coating everything so it has the same surface. This allows the paints to behave the same over the entire piece. If I didn’t use it, the papers might absorb the paints a little too much and peel without a protective coating.
The paint I used is Dylusions Chopped Pesto and Polished Jade which I’ve applied using a baby wipe. Dyan Reaveley taught me this, it’s one of the easiest ways to add paint to create a background. Once you’re done with your backgrounds allow it to dry. I’ve used the Tim Holtz Feather Duo and Simon Says Stamp Believe die to decorate my page.
I filmed a full process video which you can view below or on our YouTube Channel HERE. I hope you enjoy!
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So beautiful and I love the texture.
Super gorgeous! Love Shari’s creations.
I don’t journal but this is gorgeous and would make a great card as well!
Beautiful color combinations and textures. TFS
Beautiful, I love to art journal
This is so pretty!!! I love this layout. I can’t wait to see what you create next time ^__^
FAB colors and textures, love those feathers too!
Absolutely love this! I am so glad this series has started. I have been wanting to learn art journaling and mixed media techniques for a long time. And this is the perfect training ground!
Beautiful colors! I’ve seen several things lately that were made using the Dylusions paints and I’m very intrigued.
Gorgeous journal page. Love all the textures and appreciate the clear gesso tip.
You are so elegant, and your work is a reflection of it! I am your fan! Love each piece you create. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful
Wow, this is
pretty and I
love the feather!
Carla from Utah
Wow, beautiful project with great texture!
These journal pages are so beautiful. It might be time to check this out. Thanks Shari
That’s a lovely art piece! Thanks for sharing Shari!
Beautiful! Love those embossed feathers.
Beautiful card!
Lovely….I think I will do something similar as a card.
What a beautiful journal page. The colors are fabulous!
Just BEAUTIFUL!!
The textures and colors are just so beautiful! Love it! Thanks for the inspiration!
Really lovely. I really like the colours that you used. Maybe you should write a handbook for art journalers, with tips and tricks you use!
Beautiful art piece. Thanks for the tips.
I love the colors you used on your page and the texture is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us.
Beautiful, artsy journal page, Shari! You are amazing.
WOW!! This is amazing!! I LOVE the colors!!
Oh my goodness! Gorgeous!
Nice journaling!
Very nice! Love the texture!
Love this so beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely stunning Shari!
What a beautiful journal page! So much dimension and beautiful colours.
Love the feathers! Fun project!
This is gorgeous Shari! I love the great texture and the beautiful colors!
Another outstanding piece of art created by Shari. It has given me great inspiration today.
Gorgeous, I love the colours and the stenciled texture.
Gorgeous journal page! Love the delusions colors and he fun texture added! TFS!
Beautiful layout. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Beautiful elements–love this page!
It’s beautiful, Shari.
Awesome feathers, textures, colors! Wow!
this is beautiful i love the feather and the colors
I love this journal page. The color of that texture paste is awesome!
Wow, I love that book page and the water coloring. Just gorgeous
Beautiful.
Oh I like these colours and the feathers are great with the tea stain. Beautiful!
Great this delicate colours for an AJ! Makes me long for spring, but the snowdrops in the garden look great too!
Beautiful! I love the soothing greens and the texture from the paste.
Beautiful!